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1. A method, comprising: continuously monitoring, using one or more sensors, a plurality of authenticated members of a group to detect an instruction, wherein the instruction is provided by an instructing authenticated member of the group, wherein each of the authenticated members is authenticated by a user input device to provide instructions, and wherein the instruction includes one of a visual instruction and an audible instruction; associating, by a controller, the instruction with the instructing authenticated member; accessing, from memory, member profile data of the instructing authenticated member which is stored in the memory, wherein the member profile data of the instructing authenticated member comprises a set of reference instructions for the instructing authenticated group member; matching the detected instruction with a matching reference instruction selected from the set of reference instructions in the member profile data of the instructing authenticated member; identifying a device, and a control command for controlling the device, from the matching reference instruction; verifying, from the member profile data of the instructing authenticated member, whether the instructing authenticated member is authorized to provide the identified command to the identified device; providing, by the controller, the identified control command to the identified device only when the detected instruction matches the matching reference instruction in the member profile data of the instructing group member and the instructing authenticated member is authorized to provide the identified control command to the identified device; and ignoring any instructions provided any person who is not an authenticated member of the group.
This method involves controlling a device by a group of authenticated members. It continuously monitors these members using sensors to detect either visual (e.g., gestures) or audible (e.g., voice) instructions. Upon detecting an instruction, the system associates it with the specific member who provided it. It then accesses that member's profile from memory, which contains a predefined set of reference instructions. The detected instruction is matched against these reference instructions to identify a corresponding device and control command. Before executing, the system verifies from the member's profile if they are authorized to issue that specific command to that device. The control command is sent to the device only if the instruction matches a reference and the member is authorized. Any instructions from unauthenticated individuals are ignored.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing the detected instruction in the memory, wherein the identified control command, and a member identifier of the instructing authenticated member are associated with the detected instruction.
This method involves controlling a device by a group of authenticated members. It continuously monitors these members using sensors to detect either visual (e.g., gestures) or audible (e.g., voice) instructions. Upon detecting an instruction, the system associates it with the specific member who provided it. It then accesses that member's profile from memory, which contains a predefined set of reference instructions. The detected instruction is matched against these reference instructions to identify a corresponding device and control command. Before executing, the system verifies from the member's profile if they are authorized to issue that specific command to that device. The control command is sent to the device only if the instruction matches a reference and the member is authorized. Any instructions from unauthenticated individuals are ignored. Additionally, the detected instruction is stored in memory, linked to the identified control command and the identifier of the instructing authenticated member.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: authenticating, by the user input device, a user to produce an authenticated user; accessing a group profile from the memory; and identifying the authenticated user as an authenticated member of the group based on the profile.
This method for group-controlled device operation first involves authenticating a user via a user input device to create an authenticated user. It then accesses a group profile to identify this authenticated user as an authenticated member of the group. Once members are authenticated, the system continuously monitors them using sensors to detect visual or audible instructions. Each instruction is associated with the instructing member, whose profile (containing reference instructions) is accessed. The detected instruction is matched with a reference instruction to identify a device and control command. Authorization for the member to use that command on that device is verified from their profile. The command is provided only if the instruction matches and the member is authorized. Instructions from unauthenticated individuals are ignored.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the controller comprises a central unit, wherein the central unit receives sensor signals from the one or more sensors, and wherein the memory is accessible by the controller, the method further comprising: identifying, by the controller, a candidate device for receiving the control command, wherein the candidate device is identified by the matching of the detected instruction with the matching reference instruction in the member profile data of the instructing authenticated member.
This method involves controlling a device by a group of authenticated members. It continuously monitors these members using one or more sensors to detect either visual (e.g., gestures) or audible (e.g., voice) instructions. A central unit controller receives sensor signals and accesses memory. Upon detecting an instruction, the controller associates it with the specific member who provided it. It then accesses that member's profile from memory, which contains a predefined set of reference instructions. The detected instruction is matched against these reference instructions, which also identifies a candidate device and a control command for it. Before executing, the controller verifies from the member's profile if they are authorized to issue that specific command to that identified device. The control command is sent to the identified device only if the instruction matches a reference and the member is authorized. Any instructions from unauthenticated individuals are ignored.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the one or more sensors is configured to receive at least one of visual images to detect gestures or poses, and audio signals to detect voice or sounds.
This method involves controlling a device by a group of authenticated members. It continuously monitors these members using one or more sensors to detect either visual (e.g., gestures or poses captured via visual images) or audible (e.g., voice or sounds detected via audio signals) instructions. Upon detecting an instruction, the system associates it with the specific member who provided it. It then accesses that member's profile from memory, which contains a predefined set of reference instructions. The detected instruction is matched against these reference instructions to identify a corresponding device and control command. Before executing, the system verifies from the member's profile if they are authorized to issue that specific command to that device. The control command is sent to the device only if the instruction matches a reference and the member is authorized. Any instructions from unauthenticated individuals are ignored.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors are disposed within an operating room having a plurality of devices, wherein the plurality of authenticated users are disposed within the operating room, wherein the device is one of a plurality of devices disposed within the operating room, and wherein at least a first authenticated user among the authenticated users of the group, based on the member profile data of the first authenticated user stored in the memory, is unable to access at least some functions of the devices which may be accessed by a second authenticated user among the authenticated users of the group based on the member profile data of the second authenticated user stored in the memory.
This method for controlling devices operates within an operating room containing multiple devices and a plurality of authenticated group members. It continuously monitors these members using sensors to detect either visual or audible instructions. Upon detecting an instruction, the system associates it with the instructing member. It accesses that member's profile (containing reference instructions) from memory. The detected instruction is matched against these reference instructions to identify a device (one of those in the operating room) and a control command. Before executing, the system verifies from the member's profile if they are authorized for that command/device. The command is sent only if the instruction matches and the member is authorized. Instructions from unauthenticated individuals are ignored. Crucially, based on their profiles, a first authenticated user might be unable to access certain device functions that a second authenticated user can access.
7. An apparatus, comprising: a user input device; one or more sensors configured to continuously monitor a plurality of authenticated members of a group to detect an instruction, wherein the instruction is provided by an instructing authenticated member of the group, wherein each of the authenticated members is authenticated by interacting with the user input device, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to receive at least one of visual images and audible signals, and wherein the instruction is one of a visual instruction and an audible instruction; a memory configured to store member profile data for each of the authenticated members of the group, wherein the member profile data for each authenticated member of the group comprises a corresponding set of reference instructions for said authenticated member; and a controller communicatively connected to the one or more sensors, wherein the controller is configured to receive one or more output signals from the one or more sensors, and wherein the controller includes a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: associate the detected instruction with the instructing authenticated member, access the member profile data of the instructing authenticated member from the memory, match the instruction with a matching reference instruction selected from the set of reference instructions in the member profile data of the instructing authenticated member, identify a device, and a control command for controlling the device, from the matching reference instruction, verify, from the member profile data of the instructing authenticated member, whether the instructing authenticated member is authorized to provide the identified command to the identified device, provide the identified control command to the identified device only when the instruction matches the matching reference instruction in the member profile data of the instructing group member and the instructing authenticated member is authorized to provide the identified control command to the identified device; and ignore any instructions provided any person who is not an authenticated member of the group.
This apparatus controls a device based on instructions from authenticated group members. It features a user input device for member authentication, and one or more sensors continuously monitor members for visual or audible instructions. A memory stores member profiles, each with reference instructions. A controller, with a processor, connects to the sensors. The processor is configured to: associate instructions with the instructing member, access their profile, match the instruction to a reference, identify a device and command, and verify authorization. The command is sent to the device only if matched and authorized; instructions from non-authenticated persons are ignored.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the user input device comprises at least one of a biometrics scanner, including an iris or retina scanner for authenticating a user based on personal eye characteristics, or a fingerprint scanner; a keyboard for entering personal log-on details, a touch sensitive screen, and a camera.
This apparatus controls a device based on instructions from authenticated group members. It features a user input device for member authentication, and one or more sensors continuously monitor members for visual or audible instructions. A memory stores member profiles, each with reference instructions. A controller, with a processor, connects to the sensors. The processor is configured to: associate instructions with the instructing member, access their profile, match the instruction to a reference, identify a device and command, and verify authorization. The command is sent to the device only if matched and authorized; instructions from non-authenticated persons are ignored. The user input device specifically includes at least one of a biometrics scanner (e.g., iris, retina, fingerprint), a keyboard for log-on, a touch-sensitive screen, or a camera.
9. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the one or more sensors comprise at least one imaging device and an audio sensor, wherein the imaging device comprises one or more cameras, wherein the one or more cameras are arranged to observe a region, and wherein the audio sensor comprises one or more microphones for sensing audio signals.
This invention relates to an apparatus for monitoring a region using a combination of imaging and audio sensors. The apparatus includes at least one imaging device, such as one or more cameras, configured to observe a specific area. Additionally, the apparatus incorporates an audio sensor, which includes one or more microphones designed to capture audio signals from the same region. The imaging device and audio sensor work together to provide comprehensive monitoring by detecting both visual and auditory information. The cameras may be positioned to cover the area of interest, while the microphones are arranged to capture sound within the same space. This dual-sensor approach enhances situational awareness by correlating visual and audio data, which can be used for applications such as surveillance, security, or environmental monitoring. The apparatus may be part of a larger system that processes and analyzes the collected data to identify events or anomalies. The integration of imaging and audio sensors allows for more accurate and reliable monitoring compared to using either sensor type alone.
10. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the one or more sensors are disposed within an operating room having a plurality of devices, wherein the plurality of authenticated users are disposed within the operating room, wherein the device is one of a plurality of devices disposed within the operating room, and wherein the processor is configured to deny access to at least some functions of the devices by a first authenticated user among the authenticated users of the group, based on the member profile data of the first authenticated user stored in the memory, and to permit access to the at least some functions of the devices by a second authenticated user among the authenticated users of the group, based on the member profile data of the second authenticated user stored in the memory.
This apparatus controls a device based on instructions from authenticated group members, operating within an operating room that contains multiple devices. The apparatus includes a user input device for member authentication, and one or more sensors continuously monitor members (disposed within the room) for visual or audible instructions. A memory stores member profiles, each with reference instructions. A controller, with a processor, connects to the sensors. The processor is configured to: associate instructions with the instructing member, access their profile, match the instruction to a reference, identify one of the operating room devices and a control command, and verify authorization. The command is sent only if matched and authorized; instructions from non-authenticated persons are ignored. The processor further enforces access control, denying a first authenticated user access to certain device functions based on their profile, while permitting a second authenticated user access to those same functions, also based on their profile.
11. A non-transitory computer readable storage-medium, wherein the computer readable storage-medium embodies computer instructions which, when executed by an apparatus for controlling operation of a device, configure the apparatus to: continuously monitor, using one or more sensors of the apparatus, a plurality of authenticated members of a group to detect an instruction, wherein the instruction is provided by an instructing authenticated member of the group, wherein each of the authenticated members is authenticated by a user input device to provide instructions, and wherein the instruction includes one of a visual instruction and an audible instruction; associate, by a controller of the apparatus, the instruction with the instructing authenticated member, access, from memory of the apparatus, member profile data of the instructing authenticated member which is stored in the memory, wherein the member profile data of the instructing authenticated member comprises a set of reference instructions for the instructing authenticated group member, match the instruction with a matching reference instruction selected from the set of reference instructions in the member profile data of the instructing authenticated member; identify a device, and a control command for controlling the device, from the matching reference instruction; verify, from the member profile data of the instructing authenticated member, whether the instructing authenticated member is authorized to provide the identified command to the identified device; provide, by the controller, the identified control command to the identified device only when the instruction matches the matching reference instruction in the member profile data of the instructing group member and the instructing authenticated member is authorized to provide the identified control command to the identified device; and ignore any instructions provided any person who is not an authenticated member of the group.
This non-transitory computer-readable storage medium embodies instructions that, when executed by an apparatus for controlling a device, configure it to perform specific actions. The apparatus is configured to: continuously monitor authenticated group members using its sensors to detect visual or audible instructions; associate the detected instruction with the instructing member; access that member's profile from its memory (which contains reference instructions); match the instruction with a reference instruction to identify a device and a control command; verify the member's authorization for that command/device from their profile; and provide the command to the device only if the instruction matches and the member is authorized. Any instructions from unauthenticated individuals are ignored. Authentication of members is performed via a user input device.
12. The computer readable storage-medium of claim 11 , wherein the one or more sensors are disposed within an operating room having a plurality of devices, wherein the plurality of authenticated users are disposed within the operating room, wherein the device is one of a plurality of devices disposed within the operating room, and wherein computer instructions, when executed by the apparatus, further configure the apparatus to deny access to at least some functions of the devices by a first authenticated user among the authenticated users of the group, based on the member profile data of the first authenticated user stored in the memory, and to permit access to the at least some functions of the devices by a second authenticated user among the authenticated users of the group, based on the member profile data of the second authenticated user stored in the memory.
This non-transitory computer-readable storage medium embodies instructions that, when executed by an apparatus for controlling a device, configure it to perform specific actions. The apparatus operates within an operating room containing multiple devices, with authenticated members also present in the room. The apparatus is configured to: continuously monitor authenticated group members using its sensors to detect visual or audible instructions; associate the detected instruction with the instructing member; access that member's profile from its memory (which contains reference instructions); match the instruction with a reference instruction to identify a device (one of those in the room) and a control command; verify the member's authorization for that command/device from their profile; and provide the command to the device only if the instruction matches and the member is authorized. Instructions from unauthenticated individuals are ignored. Authentication of members is performed via a user input device. Furthermore, the computer instructions configure the apparatus to deny access to at least some functions of the devices by a first authenticated user based on their profile, while permitting a second authenticated user access to those same functions based on their profile.
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July 21, 2020
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